Chicago neighborhood

Crime in Austin

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

10,729Reported incidents

87,863Residents

$45,110Median income

At a glance

Austin crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

4,507

Violent incidents

6,222

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

Austin crime map

Reported crime density across and around Austin.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Austin

Assault3,276

Theft2,479

Vandalism1,154

Other1,062

Drug Offense717

Shooting486

Burglary374

Retail Theft351

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Austin

OtherApr 1, 2026
046XX W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL TRESPASS - TO LAND
AssaultApr 1, 2026
050XX W CONGRESS PKWY, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - DOMESTIC BATTERY SIMPLE
AssaultApr 1, 2026
051XX W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - SIMPLE
VandalismApr 1, 2026
052XX W GLADYS AVE, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE
VandalismApr 1, 2026
017XX N LONG AVE, Chicago, IL
CRIMINAL DAMAGE - TO VEHICLE
TheftApr 1, 2026
001XX N LA CROSSE AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - OVER $500
TheftApr 1, 2026
001XX N LA CROSSE AVE, Chicago, IL
THEFT - FROM BUILDING
TheftApr 1, 2026
048XX W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOMOBILE
AssaultApr 1, 2026
046XX W ERIE ST, Chicago, IL
BATTERY - SIMPLE
OtherApr 1, 2026
053XX W ADAMS ST, Chicago, IL
OTHER OFFENSE - VIOLATE ORDER OF PROTECTION

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Austin

Humboldt ParkB-70,002 residents UptownB-54,761 residents South ChicagoC+30,442 residents South Loop / Near South SideC+41,619 residents

FAQ

Austin safety: common questions

Is Austin a safe neighborhood in Chicago?

Austin has a crime safety grade of B-, making it one of the safer areas of Chicago. Our analysis counted 10,729 reported incidents in Austin, including 4,507 violent and 6,222 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Austin?

The most frequently reported offense in Austin is Assault.